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Published on: February 8, 2019
IgG4-related disease presenting with multiorgan involvement.
Roberto Tellez1, Brittany Bromfield2, Hayden Basinger3
1Internal Medicine, UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) can present unusually, mimicking other conditions. This case highlights IgG4-RD presenting as subdural hematomas, emphasizing its diverse diagnostic challenges.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Neurology
- Radiology
Background:
- Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a rare immune-mediated condition causing fibroinflammation across multiple organs.
- IgG4-RD can mimic other serious conditions, including pancreatic cancer and tuberculosis, complicating diagnosis.
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